NRA Calls On Congress to Fund Armed Police in Schools
A week after the Connecticut school massacre, the National Rifle Association called on Congress to provide funding for armed police in all of the nation’s schools.
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Congress Unlikely to Embrace New Gun Laws Following Connecticut Shooting
Obama’s call for action came during a nationally televised news conference in the White House press room at 3:15 p.m.
Bipartisan Group Pitches Overhaul of Political Money System
A bipartisan coalition that includes campaign reform advocates, academics, business leaders and tea party and Occupy Wall Street activists proposed a sweeping overhaul of the political money system today
Barack Obama Claims Mandate on Taxing the Rich
“Our job now is to get a majority in Congress to reflect the will of the American people,” he said. Obama also said that his immediate priority is the economy.
Barack Obama Claims Mandate on Taxing the Rich
“Our job now is to get a majority in Congress to reflect the will of the American people,” he said. Obama also said that his immediate priority is the economy.
Ed Markey to Seek Stronger FDA Oversight of Compounding Pharmacies
Massachusetts Democrat Ed Markey will announce today the first legislative plan to increase oversight of compounding pharmacies since the September outbreak of fungal meningitis.
Fiscal Cliff Scenarios Are Just That
“The president has long made clear he will veto an extension of tax cuts for the top 2 percent of Americans, wealthiest Americans,” Press Secretary Jay Carney said today.
Jesus Lady to Name Names
But Warren says Jesus’ fate outside the halls of Congress is in peril, and at 11 a.m. today, she will hold a press conference on the East Front of the Capitol to “release the names of those who want
Charles Schumer Throws Cold Water on ‘Gang of Six’ Tax Plan
Schumer held a press conference on tax reform challenging the Senate’s “gang of six,” now expanded to eight, the day before the group was set to meet again to discuss budgetary issues and after a
House, Senate Leaders Hit Trail
Another of Congress’ top fundraisers, Senate Democratic Conference Vice Chairman Charles Schumer, plans to travel to California and Massachusetts for DSCC events as well as to New York City and Washington
Democrats Keep Up Pro Forma Protests
When the House adjourned today, after refusing to recognize Pelosi’s request for the floor, House Democrats held a press conference accusing Republicans of “walking away” from a deluge of unfinished
As Debate Nears, Mitt Romney Plays Defense on Taxes, Offense on Joseph Biden
John Sununu saying on a conference call, “Thank you, Vice President Biden. For the first time in a long, long time, you’re right.”
K Street Files: Ogilvy Government Relations Nabs Two GOPers
House GOP Conference Chief of Staff Dee Buchanan and Con Lass, senior director of federal relations with the American Petroleum Institute, have signed on, the firm announced today.
Ethics Committee Details ‘Lessons Learned’ From Maxine Waters Case
Maxine Waters formally cleared the California Democrat today and, in doing so, recommended that the committee note “lessons learned” and take additional precautions to avoid partisan behavior.
On Fiscal Cliff, Progressives Issue Poverty Plea
not increase poverty in America or put children and families at greater risk of falling through the cracks,” said a letter organized by the Congressional Out of Poverty Caucus and set to be released today
DC Vote Head Leaving Organization
“Ilir has done an outstanding job of building DC Vote into the strong advocacy organization it is today,” Bouker said.
Tea Party Freshmen Are Facing Test on CR
As House negotiators neared a six-month spending agreement tonight, they set up late-week votes that could be the strongest political litmus test yet for a freshman-heavy conservative Conference entering
CQ Roll Call Daily Briefing: Inside Game
They will not be much mollified by hearing Obama preview his speech on a tinny national conference call line.
CQ Roll Call Daily Briefing: Inside Game
They will not be much mollified by hearing Obama preview his speech on a tinny national conference call line.
Poll: Likely Voters Want Candidates to Press for Medical Research
Research America, a group that advocates for more federal medical research, today released the results of a recent poll that it is hoping will propel its cause to the top of candidates’ talking points.